Well it's the final chapter everyone, even though this is probably the first fanfic on my new account but hey, its one minor setback. Enjoy the final chapter.

It was Saturday morning and as usual Freddie was out for his weekend jog. Despite being a typical nerd, he still tried to keep in shape, purely for fitness reasons. Today however he was going on the longest jog he had been on since he started it three years ago. He was off to the Puckett residence, knowing Sam, she wouldn't even be awake, but Melanie would probably be up.

The jog was 3 miles, a bit longer than he was used to, but for true love he would jog 10,000 miles. It was currently drizzling a bit, but Freddie didn't mind, he was used to doing this in 41 degree cold.

Jogging up to the house, Freddie rang the doorbell. To his surprise Sam opened the door.

'' Oh hey Sam'' Freddie greeted, in a surprised fashion.

'' Hey Fredweird'' Sam greeted, in a happier tone.

Freddie furrowed his brow, Sam spoke to him.

'' Is Melanie home?'' Freddie asked.

'' Yeah, she's watching The Daily Show, c'mon I'll let you in'' Sam beckoned him to follow her.

Once inside Freddie heard laughter coming from the family room, following the sound he found the girl he had been thinking of last night. Melanie hadn't gotten dressed yet as it was a Saturday. The was currently in a lilac robe, blue checked pajama pants, a white shirt and fluffy blue slippers.

'' Hey Mel, there was a dork at the door for ya'' Sam said as she walked back to her room.

Melanie paused the television and saw Freddie. '' Hey Freddie what brings you by?''

'' You'' he answered.

'' Excuse me?'' Melanie asked, her eyebrow raised.

'' Look, all this time I thought I was in love with Sam, but I wasn't. I was in love with you Mel. You and Sam may have the same face, but you're different, you're nicer, happier and you even prettier…''

Little did Freddie know that Sam had been eavesdropping on their conversation and shed a tear as Freddie said that about her. She was trying to change, she really was. Maybe she should've given up on him, perhaps try online dating instead. No, her audition was in two days, she had to be ready.

'' Anyway Melanie, will you please do the honor of going out with me?'' Freddie asked.

'' I, uhm, OK'' Melanie chuckled.

'' Great I'll pick you up at 6'' Freddie smiled as he walked to the front door.

'' Hey, Freddie'' Melanie called.

'' Yeah?''

'' Have you eaten yet?''

'' No, can't say I have''

Melanie patted the seat next to her, '' I'm making eggs after the show, stick around.''

Freddie sat next to her, he felt complete, or so he thought.

-x-

'' A date with Melanie? I thought you liked Sam?'' Gibby asked, not looking at his friend as he was focused on his game of Killer Instinct.

'' I did, well I thought I did, it turns out I'm really in love with Melanie. I think I'm in love with Melanie.''

Gibby paused his game and looked at Freddie. '' Really? You're sure its Melanie you love?''

'' Definitely, she's kind, smart , violent, gorgeous and cares about me-

'' Did you say violent?''

'' Yes?'' Freddie answered, his eyebrow furrowed.

'' Huh, I could swear that's one of Sam's qualities.''

'' Must've just gotten deep into thought, I don't love Sam, I love Melanie.''

'' Whatever you say Freddo'' Gibby said, unpausing his game.

'' What do you mean whatever I say?''

Gibby sighed and re-paused. '' I mean you're obviously still hung up on Sam and since you're sure you don't have a chance with her so you're projecting your feelings onto someone who looks like her.''

'' That's ridiculous Gib, I love Melanie, not Sam.''

'' Then let me ask you something, why didn't you tell her how you felt earlier?''

'' Because true love-

'' Is instantaneous, it happens out of nowhere, the kind of love you can't describe. What Tasha and I have is just that. You love Sam dude, not Melanie, believe it or not Sam always cared about you, but due to her upbringing she couldn't express it well. Believe it or not, Spencer, Carly , Brad and myself were all rooting for you guys to get together. Look go on the date tonight with pleasure but I'm telling you you're making a mistake.''

'' Wow, you guys were rooting for us?'' Freddie asked.

'' Since Day 1 bro, now pop a squat, the 2nd Xbox controller's fired up.''

'' Thanks Gibby, do you really think I'm making a mistake?''

'' A huge one, but it's not my decision to make, it's yours.''

As Freddie battled Gibby in Killer Instinct he thought about what Gibby had said, was he right? Was Freddie making a huge mistake? Was it the concussion that made him think he was into Melanie? Whatever it was, tonight would be where everything would be decided.

-x-

Melanie was in her room getting ready for her date with Freddie, she wasn't not into him, but to say she loved him was a stretch.

Melanie had changed into a blue dress with a pearl necklace around her neck. She was also wearing black stilettos.

She was admiring herself in a mirror before a certain somebody walked in.

'' Sup Judas'' Sam said.

'' Come on I didn't know he was going to ask me out, and besides why do you care so much?''

'' Because he's my true love, he's the guy for me. Believe it or not, those ferocious beatings and insults I lobbed at him were only because mom didn't bring us up to show emotion.''

'' Yeah well, if it helps I think Freddie's making a mistake going out with me'' Melanie added.

'' How come? He said all those nice things about you.''

'' He said ém alright, but to the wrong person. He should be on this date with you.''

'' So I'll take your place-

'' No, he needs to figure this out himself.''

'' How do you know?''

'' I spoke to a wise man'' Melanie shrugged.

'' Who?''

'' Take a guess.''

Sam was about to answer, when Freddie rang the doorbell.

'''I gotta go, I'll see you later'' Melanie said, quickly hugging Sam.

Sam stood in place for a minute before walking to her father's room.

'' Hey dad, can we talk?''

'' Sure pumpkin, what's up?'' Brett answered, pausing the latest episode of Bones.

'' I have problems.''

'' Oh, well, I think that's a conversation for Melanie, or Carly or-

'' Not those problems, I have a love problem.''

'' Oh, now that I can help with. So, what's on your mind?''

'' You know Freddie?''

'' Yes, he asked your sister out earlier this morning, what about him?''

'' I'm still in love with him, I think he feels the same way according to Mel.''

'' Then I suggest you go after him.''

'' After all that's happened.''

'' Samantha Porkchop Puckett, if he's your true love, then I suggest you go after him. I happen to know where they are. You're in a whole new world honey, you can make new choices, be a new you.''

'' Thanks dad, but how do you know where they are?''

'' A father never reveals his secrets, now go, they're at Hogshead.''

'' Ok, hey can I take your car?''

'' Sure, but quit talking and start going.''

-x-

'' You look great tonight'' Freddie said to his date.

'' Thanks, you too'' Melanie said. The blonde gazed around her, this wasn't the kind of place she would usually be at, but she had a feeling she knew my Freddie picked this spot.

'' So, what's good here? I've never eaten here before'' Melanie said, studying her menu.

'' Most of it's good, but I'd recommend the Titanus burger.''

'' Why?''

'' Not sure, you just seem like you'd like it.''

'' Freddie, you obviously want to be here with Sam, the meat restaurant, the brown leather in your car and the fact that when you got my number you asked for Sam's , you weren't just content with mine.''

'' That was then, I love you now.''

'' No Freddie, you love Sam.''

'' Why would you think that?''

'' I just gave you a list of reasons, admit it Benson, you're in love with Sam.''

'' Ok what if I am? There's no way she'd take me back after the incident, besides how would I even tell her?'' Freddie put his face in his hands.

'' Try words'' came a familiar voice.

Freddie looked up and saw a familiar blonde ex-criminal.

'' S-Sam, what're you doing here?''

'' My dad said you'd be here, and he was right.''

'' I just remembered, I have somewhere to be'' Melanie said, quickly getting out of the way.

Sam and Freddie looked at each other for about a minute before one of them broke the silence.

'' So, you wanna sit?'' Freddie asked.

'' Uh, sure.''

Little did the pair know that there was a larger plan afoot. Melanie had gone to where the music was playing and put on a song made for the two awkward exes.

There goes my heart beating
'Cause you are the reason
I'm losing my sleep
Please come back now

And there goes my mind racing
And you are the reason
That I'm still breathing
I'm hopeless now

I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason

Freddie was tapping on the table when he heard the song.

'' Hey, Callum Scott, isn't he the artist you love?'' Sam asked.

'' Yeah, you remember?''

'' We were madly in love nub, of course I do.''

'' Well I'm touched you remember'' Freddie smiled at her, causing the blonde to blush.

There goes my hand shaking
And you are the reason
My heart keeps bleeding
I need you now

If I could turn back the clock
I'd make sure the light defeated the dark
I'd spend every hour of every day
Keeping you safe

And I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean

The pair looked at each other, the memories flooding back like a river after a storm.

Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason, oh
(I don't wanna fight no more)
(I don't wanna hurt no more)
(I don't wanna cry no more)
(Come back, I need you to hold me closer now)
You are the reason, oh
(Just a little closer now)
(Come a little closer now)
(I need you to hold me tonight)

I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
'Cause I need you to see

Freddie and Sam bent forward to each otheruntil their lips were almost touching.

That you are the reason

Finally ,the pair shared a kiss they would remember for the rest of their lives.

Well my friends, that concludes this fic, I hope you enjoyed it.